Ducati Recalls 2011 Diavel Motorcycles Due to Side Stand Defect
Ducati is recalling 919 model year 2011 Diavel motorcycles because the side stand may bend or break, causing the bike to fall over and injure riders or others.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (side stand) that could cause the motorcycle to fall over, resulting in injury to the rider or others, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
Ducati North America is recalling certain model year 2011 Diavel motorcycles manufactured between May 18, 2010, and June 13, 2011. The recall involves 919 vehicles. The defect is that the side stand was manufactured with insufficient material in the pivot area.
This defect could result in the bending and breakage of the side stand in the pivot area. If this occurs, the motorcycle could fall over, potentially resulting in injury to the rider or others near the motorcycle.
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the side stand and pivot bolt free of charge. The safety recall began on September 20, 2011. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or visit www.ducati.com for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- DUCATI DIAVEL
- Brand
- DUCATI
- Manufacturer
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 919
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- DIAVEL
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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